Mercari review

Mercari is a low-cost way to sell a contemporary or entry-level designer bag. Its fee page sets a 10% selling fee on the item price plus any shipping the buyer pays, and since January 6, 2025 there is no separate payment processing fee on new listings. Cashing out by direct deposit is free and typically takes about 5 business days, while Instant Pay sends money to a debit card for $3, up to $600 a month. Prepaid labels cover USPS, FedEx and UPS. For designer pieces, Mercari Authenticate uses a third-party service and charges the seller $5, plus $10 for a certificate of authenticity. That is a cost eBay does not pass on for bags above $500, so Mercari fits bags of a few hundred dollars best. We compared documented fees, not hands-on sales.

Who it is for

sellers of bags under $500 on a phone

Price

Free to list; 10% selling fee on item price plus buyer-paid shipping.

Effective January 6, 2025, a 10% selling fee will apply to item price and buyer-paid shipping for new and updated listings.
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 13, 2026.

Key features

• 10% selling fee on item price plus buyer-paid shipping
• No separate payment processing fee on new listings
• Free direct deposit, usually within 5 business days
• Instant Pay to a debit card for a $3 fee, up to $600 a month
• Mercari Authenticate for $5, with a $10 certificate option

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Lower percentage fee than Poshmark
• Strength: Free cash-out by direct deposit
• Strength: Prepaid USPS, FedEx and UPS labels
• Weakness: Authentication costs the seller $5, unlike eBay's free check from $500
• Weakness: The 10% also applies to shipping the buyer pays
• Weakness: You do all the photos, pricing and shipping

Key facts

• Selling fee: 10% of item price plus buyer-paid shipping
• Direct deposit: Free
• Instant Pay: $3 per cash-out
• Mercari Authenticate: $5, certificate $10

Where it ranks

Mercari is No. 7 in our Best Websites to Resell Handbags verdict.